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Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
Victoria University has developed a new programme providing a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting (MPA) – the first such degree to be offered in New Zealand.
The MPA has been developed in response to a shortage of accounting graduates, both in New Zealand and internationally. It is open to graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The MPA will provide the opportunity to pursue membership of New Zealand and international accounting bodies.
About the programme
The MPA is designed to provide students with the skills and understanding required as accounting professionals. The programme meets the academic requirements of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and CPA Australia.
The programme will equip graduates for leadership in the profession through their knowledge of accounting issues and understanding of professional practice, ethics and procedures.
Graduates will have been instructed by academic staff who are leaders in public and private sector accounting. They will have been encouraged to aim for high-level roles in the profession and in organisations.
Students completing MPA will know and understand the main elements of the accounting discipline; the financial context in which business operates as well as the financial implications of business decisions; professional practice, ethics and procedures; the legal, economic and social environment in which business and accounting decisions are made in New Zealand and internationally.
Course structure
Students enrol in 16 courses for at least four trimesters of study, comprising 14 core courses and either two elective courses or a research paper. Each course will be offered over 12 weeks. Assessment includes projects, tests and examinations.
Core Courses
- Accounting Systems
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Financial Management
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Auditing
- Business Law
- Corporations and Business Associations Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Management
- Management Accounting
- Statistics
- Taxation
Admissions requirements
Applicants for the MPA degree will have:
- completed a Bachelor’s degree with good grades; and
- been accepted by the MPA Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study; applicants must also meet the postgraduate English language requirements of the University:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5, with no sub-score below 6; or
- TOEFL 575, or 237 in the computer-based test, or 90 in the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing; or
- two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in Victoria University’s English Proficiency Programme
Start Dates
The MPA will begin in February (first trimester) and November (third trimester) each year. For those who begin the programme in November, it may be possible to complete the full MPA degree within 16 months.
Find out more
For more information, including how to apply, please contact Victoria International or contact the school.